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How to get there
Where to stay
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Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h 05m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h 05m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,401 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (981 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,080 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,097 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £74 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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White Hart Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Supreme Inns
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£39+
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The New England Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £36 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.74 and £20.99. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £36 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.74 and £20.99. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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